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US-led airstrikes in Syria lack legal basis: Iran president

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the US-led airstrikes in Syria are illegal because they are not approved by or coordinated with the Syrian government.

Iran slams US-led raids in Syria as intl. law violation

A senior Iranian diplomat has censured the recent US-led airstrikes in Syria as violation of the Arab country’s sovereignty and the international law, emphasizing that they will create a pretext for fresh interference in the Middle East.

Iran has always backed unity and stability in Yemen

The Iranian FM spokeswoman welcomes the conclusion of a peace deal between Yemeni revolutionaries and the government.

Iran FM calls for collective efforts to counter terror

Iran and the UAE appeal for closer Muslim cooperation to snuff out the IS threat.

ISIL calls for the murder of Coalition citizens

ISIL terrorists release online audiotape calling for the murder of "coalition citizens".

Iran supporting ME nations in anti-terror fight: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Tehran supports oppressed nations as they take on the scourge of terror.

Iran plays active role in countering IS, US-led coalition is suspicious

A former Iranian diplomat says Tehran has an active role in the fight against IS terrorist group.

Tehran and Ankara have patched up differences: Iran’s envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Turkey shares his thoughts on how Turkey will change after Erdogan is elected president.

IS is neither Islamic, nor a state: Iranian deputy FM

Iranian diplomat slams IS as a terrorist entity that has nothing to do with Islam.

Kerry: Iran has ‘a role’ in campaign against ISIL

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Iran has "a role to play" in the campaign against the ISIL terrorist group, which is operating in Syria and Iraq.

Iran plays constructive role in Mideast, says UN chief

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has highlighted Iran’s role in the Middle East, stressing the need to tap into the Islamic Republic’s potential to resolve crises in the region.

IS, Zionists and Western neo-cons do not represent faith

Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami says IS, Zionists and Western neo-cons do not represent religions.

ISIL product of foreign invasion in ME: Zarif

The ISIL terrorists in Iraq and Syria are an outcome of foreign invasion in the Middle East, says Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

President Rouhani slams US-led coalition against ISIL

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called the US-led coalition against the ISIL terrorists “ridiculous”.

Britain calls for Iran assistance in fighting ISIL

British foreign secretary has urged Iran to cooperate with the US-led coalition in the fight against ISIL Takfiri militants even if the Islamic Republic is not part of the coalition.

Pope Francis is an IS target: Iraqi ambassador to Vatican

An Iraqi diplomat says an attempt on Pope Francis’ life by ISIL is likely.

Iran and France move to boost agriculture ties

Iran and France sign deals to boost research and training cooperation in the agriculture sector.

Iraq regrets Iran absence at Paris conference on ISIL

Iraq's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says he "regrets" that Iran has not been invited to an international conference in Paris to discuss the threat posed by the ISIL Takfiri militants.

Iran will never trust US anti-ISIL coalition: Interior min.

Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli says the Islamic Republic will never trust the US-led so-called international coalition to tackle the Takfiri ISIL militants.

ISIL’s new video shows beheading of David Haines

The ISIL terrorists have released a video purportedly showing the decapitation of British hostage David Cawthorne Haines.

Azerbaijan no base for anti-Iran moves: Azeri defense min.

Azeri Defense Minister Lieutenant General Zakir Hasanov has said Baku will not allow its territory to be used for any action against the Islamic Republic.

Obama says US will bomb ISIL in Syria

President Barack Obama says the United States is prepared to expand its bombing campaign against ISIL terrorists and launch airstrikes in Syria.

Who is right: Obama or Kissinger?

President Obama and veteran strategist Henry Kissinger hold contrary views about Iran and ISIL.

Iran intercepts pro-Takfiris on way to join ISIL in Iraq

Iranian security forces have thwarted attempts by a number of Pakistani and Afghan nationals to cross Iran’s borders and reach Iraqi soil to join ISIL, says the Iranian interior minister.

Iran congratulates Iraq on forming new government

Iran has congratulated the Iraqi nation on the completion of the country’s political process and the formation of a new government.

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